Asparagus help (ish)

Sadgit · « **on:** March 05, 2008, 12:30 »

Right I have just taken delivery of 30 asparagus plants, they are bare rooted and the question is, should I get them in the ground tomorrow am before work???

Cheers
SG

Trillium · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2008, 15:42 »

It's always good to get plants in the ground asap, but if it's too much of a push for you, you can wrap the roots with an old, damp (not soggy) towel, place them in a plastic bag which you tie up to hold the moisture. They don't like direct water for too long, so the towel will keep them hydrated without rotting. Definitely aim for the weekend to plant them out.

Sadgit · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2008, 17:46 »

Thanks Trillium, I'll wrap them up and get them planted 1st thing Sat AM.

Sadgit · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2008, 18:44 »

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Asparagus is also susceptible to late spring frosts, which kill emerging spears Take care to keep your asparagus bed covered until frost danger is past

does this mean I have bought them too early? or should I cover them with fleece?

Trillium · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2008, 20:24 »

Because you're planting new crowns, I'd fleece them this year so they don't suffer any dieback. For best results, be sure to dig a good sized trench for them, mound some sand for the crown to sit on for good drainage, then fill with good humusy soil and water (if it doesn't rain). Crown tops should be about an inch or two below the surface.

muntjac · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2008, 23:12 »

i have an article ... on growing tips on the site including asaparagus .not sure where but :roll: aunty may be able to find it

Trillium · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:47 »

You've been awfully quiet lately, Munty. I thought maybe you'd boxed yourself into one of your chook boxes but Aggy says...well, she says you didn't.

Sadgit · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2008, 18:53 »

right.... actually had 33 crowns and now all in 3 rows, just hope I have planted them properly

muntjac · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2008, 20:57 »

just been very busy here ...

shaun · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2008, 20:58 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

just been very busy here ...

doing what knitting :roll:

muntjac · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2008, 21:05 »

shaun · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2008, 21:09 »

its true then ?

mine are 2 years old this year can i take a few spears when they pop up :?:

muntjac · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2008, 21:10 »

yes .cutting just a few this year wont hurt them ....check the rest my posts on them matey ...

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